FAQs To Join Coffs Coast Sole Sisters

We have a variety of walks suitable for beginners to more experienced hikers. When booking into a walk be sure to read all the details such as how long the walk is, whether it has steep ascents, creek crossings and the grade.

Bushwalking trails are graded to indicate the level of difficulty, fitness, and experience required for a safe and enjoyable hike. The Australian Walking Track Grading System, used by NSW National Parks, categorises walks into five grades, from Grade 1 (Easy) to Grade 5 (Very Hard). 

There are always hazards and risks with any type of bushwalking and hiking. We will ask you to sign an Acknowledgement of Risk and Obligations.  Choose a walk within your capabilities, be appropriately dressed, bring water and food, and carry the right gear.  Remember, you are responsible for your safety.

Please refer to Bushwalking Manual and on the Bushwalking NSW website: https://www.bushwalkingnsw.org.au/getting-started-on-your-first-walk/

We are affiliated with Bushwalking NSW, so our leaders and members are insured.

​​​​​​Contact the leader to let her know this is your first walk and have a chat, so you know what to expect, what to wear & bring.

Notify the leader of any Medical Alerts and check if your emergency contacts are up-to-date on the website.

Be assured the leader and other experienced walkers will be checking in on you and supporting you.

Check out our information on gear https://www.coffscoastsolesisters.com/gear

​​​​​​Read the details clearly on the grading, duration, whether there are steep ascents, uneven terrain etc and always contact the Walk Leader if unsure.

​​​​​​Walks can be anywhere from 3 hours to 5 hours; 6 kms to 15km or more.

Again, always choose a walk that is right for you and start with an easier walk if you are just starting out.

​​​​​​We expect all walkers to be self-reliant.

Suitable closed walking shoes and clothing must be worn to protect you from the bush, sun and weather. 

Pack a small daypack with water to drink, lunch and snacks, your first aid kit (including a snake bandage), a warm layer, rain gear, sunblock, insect repellent.

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​​​​​​No.  All walkers must be 18 years or over and be a member of Coffs Coast Sole Sisters.

​​​​​​We have at least one walk each month, sometimes up to 3.

No. We do not offer trial memberships.

​​​​​​We have social walks and dinners, kayaking and Xmas Parties.